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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 30.27 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 30.27 and 12.99 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 30.27 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/30.27 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 30.27 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.29/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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