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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.51 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.51 and 13.39 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.51 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.51 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.51 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.63/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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