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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.17, 19.57 and 9.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.17, 19.57 and 9.33 is: 12.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.17 : 19.57 = 9.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.17/19.57 = 9.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.17x = 19.57 × 9.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.17x = 182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.54/14.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.88

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