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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.43, 20.07 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.43, 20.07 and 13.23 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.43 : 20.07 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.43/20.07 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.43x = 20.07 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.43x = 265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.53/13.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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