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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 20.49 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 20.49 and 13.03 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 20.49 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/20.49 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 20.49 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.88/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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