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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 14.49 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 14.49 and 7.28 is: 10.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 14.49 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/14.49 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 14.49 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.50/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.89

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