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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 20.32 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 20.32 and 8.49 is: 12.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 20.32 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/20.32 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 20.32 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.42/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.70

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