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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 9.26 is: 12.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.93 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.93 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.93 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.58/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.77

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