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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 20.36 and 9.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 20.36 and 9.60 is: 14.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 20.36 = 9.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/20.36 = 9.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 20.36 × 9.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.46/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.39

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