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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.60 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.60 and 13.28 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.60 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.60 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.60 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.37/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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