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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 20.46 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 20.46 and 10.63 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 20.46 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/20.46 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 20.46 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.49/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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