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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 20.63 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 20.63 and 10.37 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 20.63 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/20.63 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 20.63 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.78/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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