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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 13.85 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 13.85 and 9.80 is: 13.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 13.85 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/13.85 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 13.85 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.61/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.53

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