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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.45 and 8.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.45 and 8.57 is: 12.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.45 = 8.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.45 = 8.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.45 × 8.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.33/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.84

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