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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 20.67 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 20.67 and 13.10 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 20.67 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/20.67 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 20.67 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.67/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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