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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 20.87 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 20.87 and 9.12 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 20.87 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/20.87 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 20.87 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.23/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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