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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.60 and 7.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.60 and 7.71 is: 11.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.60 = 7.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.60 = 7.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.60 × 7.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.79/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.56

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