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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 20.10 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 20.10 and 12.23 is: 18.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 20.10 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/20.10 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 20.10 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.87/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.44

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