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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 20.80 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 20.80 and 6.76 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 20.80 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/20.80 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 20.80 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.61/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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