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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 20.82 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 20.82 and 10.55 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 20.82 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/20.82 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 20.82 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.70/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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