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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.08 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.08 and 12.72 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.08 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.08 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.08 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.42/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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