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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 19.96 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 19.96 and 13.46 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 19.96 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/19.96 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 19.96 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.66/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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