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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.22 and 13.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.22 and 13.64 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.22 = 13.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.22 = 13.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.22 × 13.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.80/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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