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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.48 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.48 and 13.11 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.48 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.48 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.48 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.39/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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