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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 20.14 and 9.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 20.14 and 9.14 is: 12.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 20.14 = 9.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/20.14 = 9.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 20.14 × 9.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.96/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.61

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