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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 14.51 and 5.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 14.51 and 5.40 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 14.51 = 5.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/14.51 = 5.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 14.51 × 5.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 78.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.37/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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