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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 20.45 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 20.45 and 13.61 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 20.45 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/20.45 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 20.45 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.32/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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