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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 20.66 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 20.66 and 10.59 is: 15.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 20.66 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/20.66 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 20.66 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.66/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.87

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