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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 20.47 and 4.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 20.47 and 4.51 is: 6.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 20.47 = 4.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/20.47 = 4.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 20.47 × 4.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 92.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.21/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.76

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