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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.48 and 9.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.48 and 9.14 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.48 = 9.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.48 = 9.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.48 × 9.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.19/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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