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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 20.14 and 12.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 20.14 and 12.29 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 20.14 = 12.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/20.14 = 12.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 20.14 × 12.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.39/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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