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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 20.41 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 20.41 and 13.53 is: 20.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 20.41 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/20.41 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 20.41 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.09/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.15

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