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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 20.39 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 20.39 and 6.38 is: 9.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 20.39 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/20.39 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 20.39 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.16/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.57

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