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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 20.69 and 5.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 20.69 and 5.79 is: 8.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 20.69 = 5.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/20.69 = 5.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 20.69 × 5.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.80/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.68

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