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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 19.54 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 19.54 and 9.31 is: 12.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 19.54 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/19.54 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 19.54 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.92/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.85

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