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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.15, 19.51 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.15, 19.51 and 9.55 is: 13.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.15 : 19.51 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.15/19.51 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.15x = 19.51 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.15x = 186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.21/14.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.16

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