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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.33, 14.20 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.33, 14.20 and 9.47 is: 13.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.33 : 14.20 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.33/14.20 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.33x = 14.20 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.33x = 134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.49/10.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.02

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