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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 30.38 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 30.38 and 12.65 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 30.38 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/30.38 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 30.38 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.31/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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