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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.43, 20.25 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.43, 20.25 and 12.45 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.43 : 20.25 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.43/20.25 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.43x = 20.25 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.43x = 252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.19/13.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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