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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 20.01 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 20.01 and 12.63 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 20.01 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/20.01 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 20.01 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.73/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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