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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.37 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.37 and 10.90 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.37 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.37 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.37 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.93/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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