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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.37, 20.05 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.37, 20.05 and 5.34 is: 8.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.37 : 20.05 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.37/20.05 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.37x = 20.05 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.37x = 107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.13/13.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.02

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