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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 20.60 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 20.60 and 8.06 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 20.60 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/20.60 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 20.60 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.03/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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