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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 20.08 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 20.08 and 8.32 is: 12.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 20.08 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/20.08 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 20.08 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.97/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.46

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