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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 20.31 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 20.31 and 9.50 is: 14.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 20.31 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/20.31 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 20.31 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.95/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.26

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