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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 20.07 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 20.07 and 12.24 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 20.07 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/20.07 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 20.07 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.66/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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