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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 20.50 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 20.50 and 10.67 is: 16.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 20.50 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/20.50 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 20.50 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.67/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.02

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