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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 20.22 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 20.22 and 13.44 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 20.22 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/20.22 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 20.22 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.76/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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