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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.94 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.94 and 9.55 is: 13.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.94 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.94 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.94 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.32/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.16

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