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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.44, 20.27 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.44, 20.27 and 12.57 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.44 : 20.27 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.44/20.27 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.44x = 20.27 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.44x = 254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.73/13.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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