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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.37 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.37 and 9.07 is: 13.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.37 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.37 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.37 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.76/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.58

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