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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 18.66 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 18.66 and 10.60 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 18.66 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/18.66 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 18.66 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.87/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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