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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 22.46 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 22.46 and 9.63 is: 14.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 22.46 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/22.46 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 22.46 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.13/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.44

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