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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.49 and 10.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.49 and 10.99 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.49 = 10.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.49 = 10.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.49 × 10.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.19/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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