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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 20.45 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 20.45 and 13.53 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 20.45 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/20.45 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 20.45 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.67/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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