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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.20 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.20 and 12.44 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.20 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.20 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.20 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.29/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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