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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 19.59 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 19.59 and 9.35 is: 12.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 19.59 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/19.59 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 19.59 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.17/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.89

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