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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 20.39 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 20.39 and 9.13 is: 13.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 20.39 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/20.39 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 20.39 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.06/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.65

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