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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 20.46 and 9

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 20.46 and 9 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 20.46 = 9 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/20.46 = 9/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 20.46 × 9
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.12/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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