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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 20.61 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 20.61 and 13.58 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 20.61 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/20.61 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 20.61 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.88/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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