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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 20.67 and 4.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 20.67 and 4.76 is: 7.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 20.67 = 4.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/20.67 = 4.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 20.67 × 4.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 98.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.39/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.14

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