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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 20.12 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 20.12 and 13.20 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 20.12 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/20.12 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 20.12 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.58/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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