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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 20.62 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 20.62 and 9.25 is: 13.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 20.62 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/20.62 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 20.62 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.66/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.86

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