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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 20.68 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 20.68 and 5.77 is: 8.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 20.68 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/20.68 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 20.68 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.34/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.66

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