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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.63 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.63 and 9.96 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.63 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.63 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.63 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.47/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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