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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.75, 20.62 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.75, 20.62 and 8.04 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.75 : 20.62 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.75/20.62 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.75x = 20.62 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.75x = 165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.85/13.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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