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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.24 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.24 and 13.55 is: 20.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.24 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.24 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.24 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.25/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.06

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