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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 20.02 and 6.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 20.02 and 6.12 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 20.02 = 6.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/20.02 = 6.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 20.02 × 6.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.49/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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