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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 20.57 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 20.57 and 5.69 is: 8.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 20.57 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/20.57 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 20.57 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.96/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.53

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