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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.31, 14.13 and 9.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.31, 14.13 and 9.77 is: 13.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.31 : 14.13 = 9.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.31/14.13 = 9.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.31x = 14.13 × 9.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.31x = 138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.05/10.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.39

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