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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.48 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.48 and 7.96 is: 11.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.48 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.48 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.48 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.02/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.93

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