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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 20.69 and 7.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 20.69 and 7.78 is: 11.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 20.69 = 7.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/20.69 = 7.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 20.69 × 7.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.97/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.67

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