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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 20.48 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 20.48 and 10.32 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 20.48 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/20.48 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 20.48 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.35/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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