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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.79, 20.41 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.79, 20.41 and 9.34 is: 12.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.79 : 20.41 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.79/20.41 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.79x = 20.41 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.79x = 190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.63/14.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.89

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