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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.24 and 10.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.24 and 10.78 is: 16.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.24 = 10.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.24 = 10.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.24 × 10.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.19/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.19

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