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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.24 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.24 and 13.42 is: 20.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.24 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.24 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.24 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.62/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.15

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