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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.94, 14.93 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.94, 14.93 and 9.41 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 14.93 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/14.93 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 14.93 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.44/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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