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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 20.46 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 20.46 and 13.42 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 20.46 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/20.46 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 20.46 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.57/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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