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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.73, 14.49 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.73, 14.49 and 9.44 is: 14.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.73 : 14.49 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.73/14.49 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.73x = 14.49 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.73x = 136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.79/9.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.06

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