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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.73, 20.32 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.73, 20.32 and 9.27 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.73 : 20.32 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.73/20.32 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.73x = 20.32 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.73x = 188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.34/14.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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