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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 20.25 and 10.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 20.25 and 10.16 is: 15.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 20.25 = 10.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/20.25 = 10.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 20.25 × 10.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.64/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.20

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