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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 17.92 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 17.92 and 12.36 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 17.92 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/17.92 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 17.92 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.49/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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