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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 18.81 and 9.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 18.81 and 9.77 is: 13.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 18.81 = 9.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/18.81 = 9.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 18.81 × 9.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.68/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.47

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