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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.40 and 10.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.40 and 10.65 is: 15.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.40 = 10.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.40 = 10.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.40 × 10.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.26/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.88

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