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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.36 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.36 and 13.20 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.36 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.36 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.36 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.75/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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