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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.35 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.35 and 5.95 is: 8.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.35 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.35 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.35 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.08/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.93

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