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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 20.01 and 3.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 20.01 and 3.71 is: 5.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 20.01 = 3.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/20.01 = 3.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 20.01 × 3.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 74.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.22/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.56

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