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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 20.66 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 20.66 and 8.71 is: 13.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 20.66 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/20.66 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 20.66 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.95/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.08

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