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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.89, 20.76 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.89, 20.76 and 10.48 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.89 : 20.76 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.89/20.76 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.89x = 20.76 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.89x = 217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.56/13.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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