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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.81, 19.06 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.81, 19.06 and 9.71 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.81 : 19.06 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.81/19.06 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.81x = 19.06 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.81x = 185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.00/13.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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