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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.69, 20.55 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.69, 20.55 and 7.98 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.69 : 20.55 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.69/20.55 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.69x = 20.55 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.69x = 163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.99/13.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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