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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 20.47 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 20.47 and 9.01 is: 12.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 20.47 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/20.47 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 20.47 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.42/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.43

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