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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 20.45 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 20.45 and 5.62 is: 8.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 20.45 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/20.45 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 20.45 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.93/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.43

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