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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.72, 20.30 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.72, 20.30 and 9.25 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.72 : 20.30 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.72/20.30 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.72x = 20.30 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.72x = 187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.82/14.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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