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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 20.62 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 20.62 and 9.49 is: 13.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 20.62 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/20.62 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 20.62 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.58/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.09

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