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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 20.23 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 20.23 and 12.58 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 20.23 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/20.23 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 20.23 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 254.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.41/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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