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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.05, 13.86 and 9.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.05, 13.86 and 9.85 is: 13.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.05 : 13.86 = 9.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.05/13.86 = 9.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.05x = 13.86 × 9.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.05x = 136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.52/10.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.58

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