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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 20.14 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 20.14 and 9.73 is: 13.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 20.14 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/20.14 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 20.14 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.96/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.43

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