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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 20.39 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 20.39 and 8.27 is: 12.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 20.39 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/20.39 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 20.39 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.48/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.38

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