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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 20.52 and 13.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 20.52 and 13.63 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 20.52 = 13.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/20.52 = 13.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 20.52 × 13.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.69/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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