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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 20.13 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 20.13 and 5.41 is: 8.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 20.13 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/20.13 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 20.13 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.90/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.12

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