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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 19.60 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 19.60 and 7.73 is: 10.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 19.60 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/19.60 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 19.60 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.60/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.67

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