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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.69, 20.66 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.69, 20.66 and 13.14 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.69 : 20.66 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.69/20.66 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.69x = 20.66 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.69x = 271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.47/13.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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