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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.20, 14.03 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.20, 14.03 and 9.54 is: 13.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.20 : 14.03 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.20/14.03 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.20x = 14.03 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.20x = 133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.80/10.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.12

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