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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.51, 20.23 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.51, 20.23 and 9.69 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.51 : 20.23 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.51/20.23 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.51x = 20.23 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.51x = 196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.03/13.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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