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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.23 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.23 and 8.44 is: 12.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.23 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.23 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.23 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.74/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.63

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