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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.41, 19.90 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.41, 19.90 and 9.56 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.41 : 19.90 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.41/19.90 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.41x = 19.90 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.41x = 190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.31/14.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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