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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 20.18 and 8.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 20.18 and 8.92 is: 13.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 20.18 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/20.18 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 20.18 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.01/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.41

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