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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 20.25 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 20.25 and 4 is: 6

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 20.25 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/20.25 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 20.25 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6

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