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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 20.51 and 9.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 20.51 and 9.84 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 20.51 = 9.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/20.51 = 9.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 20.51 × 9.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.82/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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