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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.73, 20.55 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.73, 20.55 and 9.71 is: 14.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.73 : 20.55 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.73/20.55 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.73x = 20.55 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.73x = 199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.54/13.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.53

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