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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.51 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.51 and 10.06 is: 15.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.51 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.51 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.51 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.23/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.08

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