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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 20.46 and 5.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 20.46 and 5.08 is: 7.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 20.46 = 5.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/20.46 = 5.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 20.46 × 5.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.89/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.62

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