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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.77, 20.54 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.77, 20.54 and 13.19 is: 19.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.77 : 20.54 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.77/20.54 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.77x = 20.54 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.77x = 270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.75/13.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.66

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