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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.73, 14.44 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.73, 14.44 and 9.40 is: 13.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.73 : 14.44 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.73/14.44 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.73x = 14.44 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.73x = 135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.74/9.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.95

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