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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.47, 20.22 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.47, 20.22 and 9.69 is: 14.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.47 : 20.22 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.47/20.22 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.47x = 20.22 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.47x = 195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.93/13.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.55

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