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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 13.98 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 13.98 and 9.81 is: 13.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 13.98 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/13.98 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 13.98 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.14/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.49

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