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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.59, 14.47 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.59, 14.47 and 9.10 is: 13.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.59 : 14.47 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.59/14.47 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.59x = 14.47 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.59x = 131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.68/9.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.73

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