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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 22.04 and 9.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 22.04 and 9.62 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 22.04 = 9.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/22.04 = 9.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 22.04 × 9.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.02/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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