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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 20.13 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 20.13 and 6.66 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 20.13 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/20.13 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 20.13 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.93/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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