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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.30, 19.73 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.30, 19.73 and 7.83 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.30 : 19.73 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.30/19.73 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.30x = 19.73 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.30x = 154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.46/14.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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