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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.77, 20.48 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.77, 20.48 and 13.73 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.77 : 20.48 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.77/20.48 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.77x = 20.48 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.77x = 281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.02/13.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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