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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.36, 20.02 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.36, 20.02 and 10.34 is: 15.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.36 : 20.02 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.36/20.02 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.36x = 20.02 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.36x = 207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.01/13.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.49

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