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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.37, 20.02 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.37, 20.02 and 10.17 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.37 : 20.02 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.37/20.02 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.37x = 20.02 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.37x = 203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.50/13.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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