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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 17.98 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 17.98 and 9.82 is: 13.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 17.98 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/17.98 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 17.98 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.56/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.56

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