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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.86 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.86 and 12.52 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.86 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.86 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.86 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.61/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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