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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.19, 19.59 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.19, 19.59 and 9.36 is: 12.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.19 : 19.59 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.19/19.59 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.19x = 19.59 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.19x = 183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.36/14.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.92

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