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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 20.09 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 20.09 and 12.78 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 20.09 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/20.09 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 20.09 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.75/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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