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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.36 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.36 and 13.57 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.36 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.36 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.36 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.12/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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