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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.51 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.51 and 13.43 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.51 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.51 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.51 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.28/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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