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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 21.93 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 21.93 and 9.55 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 21.93 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/21.93 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 21.93 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.34/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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