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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 20.32 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 20.32 and 10.55 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 20.32 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/20.32 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 20.32 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.29/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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