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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 20.12 and 5.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 20.12 and 5.81 is: 8.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 20.12 = 5.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/20.12 = 5.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 20.12 × 5.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.90/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.72

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