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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.42 and 6.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.42 and 6.85 is: 10.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.42 = 6.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.42 = 6.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.42 × 6.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.89/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.29

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