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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 19.47 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 19.47 and 9.73 is: 13.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 19.47 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/19.47 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 19.47 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.45/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.44

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