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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.43, 20.13 and 7.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.43, 20.13 and 7.32 is: 10.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.43 : 20.13 = 7.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.43/20.13 = 7.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.43x = 20.13 × 7.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.43x = 147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.44/13.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.98

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