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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.26, 21.34 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.26, 21.34 and 9.96 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.26 : 21.34 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.26/21.34 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.26x = 21.34 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.26x = 212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.55/14.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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