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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 20.08 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 20.08 and 9.64 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 20.08 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/20.08 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 20.08 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.46/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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