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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 20.45 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 20.45 and 7.93 is: 11.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 20.45 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/20.45 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 20.45 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.14/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.90

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