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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 20 and 5.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 20 and 5.74 is: 8.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 20 = 5.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/20 = 5.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 20 × 5.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.70/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.60

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