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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 20.81 and 9

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 20.81 and 9 is: 13.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 20.81 = 9 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/20.81 = 9/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 20.81 × 9
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.25/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.50

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