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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.47, 20.21 and 6.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.47, 20.21 and 6.24 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.47 : 20.21 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.47/20.21 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.47x = 20.21 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.47x = 126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.15/13.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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