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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 20.04 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 20.04 and 10 is: 14.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 20.04 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/20.04 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 20.04 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.40/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.97

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