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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.37, 20.04 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.37, 20.04 and 6.60 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.37 : 20.04 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.37/20.04 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.37x = 20.04 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.37x = 132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.26/13.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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