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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.72, 20.60 and 9.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.72, 20.60 and 9.24 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.72 : 20.60 = 9.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.72/20.60 = 9.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.72x = 20.60 × 9.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.72x = 190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.34/13.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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