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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 20.03 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 20.03 and 10.88 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 20.03 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/20.03 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 20.03 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.83/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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