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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 20 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 20 and 9.54 is: 14.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 20 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/20 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 20 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.70/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.29

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