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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.40 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.40 and 13.60 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.40 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.40 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.40 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.44/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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