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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.44 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.44 and 13.12 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.44 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.44 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.44 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.17/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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