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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 20.67 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 20.67 and 8.45 is: 12.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 20.67 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/20.67 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 20.67 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.66/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.67

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