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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.71, 14.50 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.71, 14.50 and 7.43 is: 11.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.71 : 14.50 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.71/14.50 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.71x = 14.50 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.71x = 107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.74/9.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.10

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