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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.76, 14.54 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.76, 14.54 and 9.73 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.76 : 14.54 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.76/14.54 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.76x = 14.54 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.76x = 141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.47/9.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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