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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.30 and 9

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.30 and 9 is: 13.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.30 = 9 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.30 = 9/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.30 × 9
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.70/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.51

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