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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 20.14 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 20.14 and 12.27 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 20.14 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/20.14 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 20.14 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.12/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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