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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 20.28 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 20.28 and 12.04 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 20.28 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/20.28 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 20.28 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.17/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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