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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 20.11 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 20.11 and 12.30 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 20.11 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/20.11 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 20.11 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.35/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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