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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.47, 20.20 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.47, 20.20 and 12.19 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.47 : 20.20 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.47/20.20 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.47x = 20.20 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.47x = 246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.24/13.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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