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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 20.34 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 20.34 and 9.09 is: 13.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 20.34 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/20.34 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 20.34 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.89/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.60

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