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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 18.48 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 18.48 and 12.55 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 18.48 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/18.48 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 18.48 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.92/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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