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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 14.93 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 14.93 and 7.40 is: 11.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 14.93 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/14.93 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 14.93 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.50/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.14

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