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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 20.06 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 20.06 and 6.25 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 20.06 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/20.06 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 20.06 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.38/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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