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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 17.99 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 17.99 and 9.78 is: 13.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 17.99 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/17.99 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 17.99 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.94/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.48

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