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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 18.80 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 18.80 and 9.95 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 18.80 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/18.80 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 18.80 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.06/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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