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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.75, 20.63 and 4.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.75, 20.63 and 4.25 is: 6.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.75 : 20.63 = 4.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.75/20.63 = 4.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.75x = 20.63 × 4.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.75x = 87.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.68/13.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.38

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