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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 20.05 and 6.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 20.05 and 6.61 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 20.05 = 6.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/20.05 = 6.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 20.05 × 6.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.52/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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