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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.40 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.40 and 8.26 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.40 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.40 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.40 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.50/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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