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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 19.36 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 19.36 and 9.66 is: 13.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 19.36 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/19.36 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 19.36 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.02/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.32

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