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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.62, 20.42 and 7.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.62, 20.42 and 7.90 is: 11.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.62 : 20.42 = 7.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.62/20.42 = 7.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.62x = 20.42 × 7.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.62x = 161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.32/13.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.84

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