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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 20.46 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 20.46 and 9.66 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 20.46 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/20.46 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 20.46 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.64/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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