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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.41 and 13.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.41 and 13.09 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.41 = 13.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.41 = 13.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.41 × 13.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.17/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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