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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.31, 19.74 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.31, 19.74 and 9.46 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.31 : 19.74 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.31/19.74 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.31x = 19.74 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.31x = 186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.74/14.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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