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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 20.02 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 20.02 and 13.13 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 20.02 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/20.02 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 20.02 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.86/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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