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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 20.10 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 20.10 and 13.18 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 20.10 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/20.10 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 20.10 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.92/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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