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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 20.54 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 20.54 and 8.34 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 20.54 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/20.54 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 20.54 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.30/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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