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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 20.38 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 20.38 and 9.92 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 20.38 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/20.38 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 20.38 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.17/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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