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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.47, 20.20 and 5.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.47, 20.20 and 5.86 is: 8.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.47 : 20.20 = 5.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.47/20.20 = 5.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.47x = 20.20 × 5.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.47x = 118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.37/13.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.79

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