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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 20.23 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 20.23 and 12.70 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 20.23 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/20.23 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 20.23 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.92/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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