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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.48 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.48 and 13.18 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.48 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.48 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.48 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.93/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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