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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 20.31 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 20.31 and 9.26 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 20.31 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/20.31 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 20.31 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.97/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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