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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.35, 19.80 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.35, 19.80 and 9.17 is: 12.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.35 : 19.80 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.35/19.80 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.35x = 19.80 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.35x = 181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.57/14.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.65

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