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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.66 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.66 and 13.22 is: 19.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.66 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.66 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.66 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.96/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.95

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