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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 18.96 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 18.96 and 7.60 is: 10.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 18.96 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/18.96 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 18.96 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.12/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.49

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