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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 20.05 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 20.05 and 13.28 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 20.05 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/20.05 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 20.05 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.16/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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