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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.39 and 4.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.39 and 4.58 is: 6.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.39 = 4.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.39 = 4.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.39 × 4.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 93.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.40/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.87

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