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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.62, 20.32 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.62, 20.32 and 13.38 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.62 : 20.32 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.62/20.32 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.62x = 20.32 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.62x = 271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.88/13.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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