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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.38, 19.84 and 9.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.38, 19.84 and 9.77 is: 13.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.38 : 19.84 = 9.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.38/19.84 = 9.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.38x = 19.84 × 9.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.38x = 193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.77/14.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.48

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