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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 20.17 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 20.17 and 12.18 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 20.17 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/20.17 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 20.17 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.67/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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