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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 20.34 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 20.34 and 7.56 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 20.34 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/20.34 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 20.34 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.77/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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