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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 20.24 and 8.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 20.24 and 8.41 is: 12.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 20.24 = 8.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/20.24 = 8.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 20.24 × 8.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.21/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.62

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