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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 21.14 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 21.14 and 9.59 is: 14.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 21.14 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/21.14 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 21.14 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.73/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.35

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