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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 13.81 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 13.81 and 9.80 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 13.81 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/13.81 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 13.81 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.34/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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