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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 20.56 and 10.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 20.56 and 10.31 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 20.56 = 10.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/20.56 = 10.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 20.56 × 10.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.97/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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