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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.96, 15.03 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.96, 15.03 and 9.40 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.96 : 15.03 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.96/15.03 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.96x = 15.03 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.96x = 141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.28/9.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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