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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.83, 20.72 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.83, 20.72 and 9.02 is: 13.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.83 : 20.72 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.83/20.72 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.83x = 20.72 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.83x = 186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.75/13.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.50

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