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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.62, 20.41 and 5.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.62, 20.41 and 5.05 is: 7.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.62 : 20.41 = 5.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.62/20.41 = 5.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.62x = 20.41 × 5.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.62x = 103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.13/13.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.58

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