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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 20.12 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 20.12 and 9.40 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 20.12 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/20.12 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 20.12 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.07/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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