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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.75, 14.53 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.75, 14.53 and 9.31 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.75 : 14.53 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.75/14.53 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.75x = 14.53 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.75x = 135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.27/9.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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