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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 20.34 and 6.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 20.34 and 6.34 is: 9.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 20.34 = 6.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/20.34 = 6.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 20.34 × 6.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.04/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.52

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