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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 20.17 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 20.17 and 9.87 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 20.17 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/20.17 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 20.17 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.08/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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