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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.49 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.49 and 7.96 is: 11.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.49 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.49 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.49 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.10/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.93

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