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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 19.49 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 19.49 and 9.47 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 19.49 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/19.49 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 19.49 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.43/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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