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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 20.19 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 20.19 and 9.71 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 20.19 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/20.19 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 20.19 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.98/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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