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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 20.30 and 4.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 20.30 and 4.98 is: 7.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 20.30 = 4.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/20.30 = 4.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 20.30 × 4.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.18/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.47

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