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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 19.70 and 9.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 19.70 and 9.58 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 19.70 = 9.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/19.70 = 9.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 19.70 × 9.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.73/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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