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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.82, 20.74 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.82, 20.74 and 13.04 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.82 : 20.74 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.82/20.74 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.82x = 20.74 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.82x = 270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.45/13.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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