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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.45, 20.05 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.45, 20.05 and 13.12 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.45 : 20.05 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.45/20.05 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.45x = 20.05 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.45x = 263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.06/13.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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