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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.61 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.61 and 13.20 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.61 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.61 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.61 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.05/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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