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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.43, 18.50 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.43, 18.50 and 12.08 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.43 : 18.50 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.43/18.50 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.43x = 18.50 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.43x = 223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.47/13.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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