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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.44, 18.55 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.44, 18.55 and 7.69 is: 10.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.44 : 18.55 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.44/18.55 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.44x = 18.55 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.44x = 142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.61/13.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.61

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