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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 18.72 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 18.72 and 9.70 is: 13.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 18.72 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/18.72 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 18.72 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.54/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.38

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