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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 19.61 and 9.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 19.61 and 9.61 is: 13.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 19.61 = 9.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/19.61 = 9.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 19.61 × 9.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.31/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.24

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