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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 20.66 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 20.66 and 9.78 is: 14.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 20.66 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/20.66 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 20.66 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.05/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.64

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