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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.81, 20.76 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.81, 20.76 and 9.82 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.81 : 20.76 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.81/20.76 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.81x = 20.76 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.81x = 203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.86/13.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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