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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 14.35 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 14.35 and 9.59 is: 14.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 14.35 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/14.35 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 14.35 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.62/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.28

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