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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 20.48 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 20.48 and 13.37 is: 20.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 20.48 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/20.48 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 20.48 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.65/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.16

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