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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.50 and 7.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.50 and 7.65 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.50 = 7.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.50 = 7.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.50 × 7.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.83/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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