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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.63 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.63 and 13.13 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.63 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.63 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.63 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.70/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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