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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.77, 20.52 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.77, 20.52 and 13.68 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.77 : 20.52 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.77/20.52 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.77x = 20.52 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.77x = 280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.71/13.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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