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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 20.20 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 20.20 and 7.46 is: 11.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 20.20 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/20.20 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 20.20 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.69/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.17

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