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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 20.48 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 20.48 and 13.62 is: 20.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 20.48 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/20.48 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 20.48 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.87/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.36

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