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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 20.15 and 9.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 20.15 and 9.14 is: 12.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 20.15 = 9.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/20.15 = 9.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 20.15 × 9.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.17/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.62

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