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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 20.67 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 20.67 and 9.52 is: 13.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 20.67 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/20.67 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 20.67 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.78/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.14

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