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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.33 and 4.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.33 and 4.54 is: 6.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.33 = 4.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.33 = 4.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.33 × 4.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 92.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.27/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.80

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