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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.72 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.72 and 9.44 is: 13.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.72 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.72 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.72 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 186.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.01/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.03

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