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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.82, 20.59 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.82, 20.59 and 13.13 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.82 : 20.59 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.82/20.59 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.82x = 20.59 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.82x = 270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.35/13.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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