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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.31 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.31 and 5.54 is: 8.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.31 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.31 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.31 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.42/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.29

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