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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.45, 20.16 and 8.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.45, 20.16 and 8.95 is: 13.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.45 : 20.16 = 8.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.45/20.16 = 8.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.45x = 20.16 × 8.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.45x = 180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.33/13.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.41

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