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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.95, 19.26 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.95, 19.26 and 9.87 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.95 : 19.26 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.95/19.26 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.95x = 19.26 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.95x = 190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.10/13.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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