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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 18.62 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 18.62 and 9.86 is: 13.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 18.62 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/18.62 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 18.62 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.45/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.60

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