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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 18.97 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 18.97 and 9.88 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 18.97 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/18.97 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 18.97 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.42/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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