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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 20.31 and 10.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 20.31 and 10.57 is: 15.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 20.31 = 10.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/20.31 = 10.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 20.31 × 10.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.68/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.82

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