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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.44, 20.28 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.44, 20.28 and 12.63 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.44 : 20.28 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.44/20.28 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.44x = 20.28 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.44x = 256.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.14/13.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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