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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 20.42 and 10.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 20.42 and 10.05 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 20.42 = 10.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/20.42 = 10.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 20.42 × 10.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.17/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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