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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.19, 14.04 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.19, 14.04 and 9.47 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.19 : 14.04 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.19/14.04 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.19x = 14.04 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.19x = 132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.89/10.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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