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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.48 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.48 and 10.67 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.48 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.48 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.48 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.37/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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