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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.28 and 6.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.28 and 6.77 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.28 = 6.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.28 = 6.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.28 × 6.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.19/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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