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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.51, 18.60 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.51, 18.60 and 10.77 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.51 : 18.60 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.51/18.60 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.51x = 18.60 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.51x = 200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.32/13.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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