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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 20.57 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 20.57 and 13.23 is: 19.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 20.57 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/20.57 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 20.57 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.07/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.95

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