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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 20.68 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 20.68 and 13.12 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 20.68 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/20.68 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 20.68 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.32/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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