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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.74, 14.70 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.74, 14.70 and 9.55 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.74 : 14.70 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.74/14.70 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.74x = 14.70 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.74x = 140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.32/9.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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