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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 20.11 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 20.11 and 10.74 is: 16.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 20.11 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/20.11 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 20.11 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.98/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.14

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