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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.46, 20.19 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.46, 20.19 and 7.45 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.46 : 20.19 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.46/20.19 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.46x = 20.19 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.46x = 150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.42/13.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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