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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 18.67 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 18.67 and 10.80 is: 14.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 18.67 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/18.67 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 18.67 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.64/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.90

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