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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 20.16 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 20.16 and 9.43 is: 13.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 20.16 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/20.16 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 20.16 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.11/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.00

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