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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 20.41 and 9.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 20.41 and 9.94 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 20.41 = 9.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/20.41 = 9.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 20.41 × 9.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.88/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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