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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 18.56 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 18.56 and 12.57 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 18.56 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/18.56 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 18.56 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.24/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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