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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 20.09 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 20.09 and 9.39 is: 14.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 20.09 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/20.09 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 20.09 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.65/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.09

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