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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.11, 18.02 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.11, 18.02 and 12.57 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.11 : 18.02 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.11/18.02 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.11x = 18.02 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.11x = 226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.45/13.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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