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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.30 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.30 and 12.62 is: 19.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.30 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.30 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.30 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.19/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.00

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