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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.82, 20.81 and 10.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.82, 20.81 and 10.83 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.82 : 20.81 = 10.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.82/20.81 = 10.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.82x = 20.81 × 10.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.82x = 225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.40/13.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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