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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.59 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.59 and 13.01 is: 19.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.59 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.59 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.59 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.88/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.61

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