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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.87, 20.80 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.87, 20.80 and 9.37 is: 14.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.87 : 20.80 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.87/20.80 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.87x = 20.80 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.87x = 194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.90/13.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.05

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