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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.20 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.20 and 10.50 is: 15.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.20 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.20 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.20 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.10/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.69

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