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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.20, 14.09 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.20, 14.09 and 9.83 is: 13.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.20 : 14.09 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.20/14.09 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.20x = 14.09 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.20x = 138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.50/10.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.58

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