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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 20.96 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 20.96 and 9.47 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 20.96 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/20.96 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 20.96 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.49/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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