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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.33 and 7.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.33 and 7.47 is: 11.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.33 = 7.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.33 = 7.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.33 × 7.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.81/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.19

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