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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 20.72 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 20.72 and 9.81 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 20.72 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/20.72 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 20.72 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.21/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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