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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 17.78 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 17.78 and 13.40 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 17.78 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/17.78 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 17.78 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.25/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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