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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.63 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.63 and 9.63 is: 14.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.63 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.63 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.63 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 285.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.34/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.43

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