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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 20.52 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 20.52 and 13.25 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 20.52 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/20.52 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 20.52 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.89/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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