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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 19.76 and 9.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 19.76 and 9.74 is: 13.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 19.76 = 9.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/19.76 = 9.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 19.76 × 9.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.39/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.42

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