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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.12, 19.49 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.12, 19.49 and 9.27 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.12 : 19.49 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.12/19.49 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.12x = 19.49 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.12x = 180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.63/14.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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