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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 20.26 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 20.26 and 8.45 is: 12.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 20.26 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/20.26 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 20.26 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.18/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.65

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