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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.59 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.59 and 8.93 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.59 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.59 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.59 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.77/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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