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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 20.01 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 20.01 and 12.43 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 20.01 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/20.01 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 20.01 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.72/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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