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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.44, 20.14 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.44, 20.14 and 7.73 is: 11.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.44 : 20.14 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.44/20.14 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.44x = 20.14 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.44x = 155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.68/13.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.58

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