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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 20.68 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 20.68 and 13.68 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 20.68 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/20.68 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 20.68 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.90/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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