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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.04, 13.86 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.04, 13.86 and 9.86 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.04 : 13.86 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.04/13.86 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.04x = 13.86 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.04x = 136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.66/10.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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