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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 19.16 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 19.16 and 9.80 is: 13.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 19.16 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/19.16 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 19.16 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.84/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.51

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