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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.62, 20.52 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.62, 20.52 and 13.11 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.62 : 20.52 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.62/20.52 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.62x = 20.52 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.62x = 269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.02/13.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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