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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.46, 28.22 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.46, 28.22 and 13.19 is: 18.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.46 : 28.22 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.46/28.22 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.46x = 28.22 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.46x = 372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.01/20.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.18

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