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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.69, 20.53 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.69, 20.53 and 10.70 is: 16.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.69 : 20.53 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.69/20.53 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.69x = 20.53 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.69x = 219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.57/13.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.04

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