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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 20.66 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 20.66 and 10.19 is: 15.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 20.66 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/20.66 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 20.66 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.53/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.27

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