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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 18.14 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 18.14 and 9.52 is: 13.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 18.14 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/18.14 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 18.14 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.60/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.14

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