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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.47, 18.61 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.47, 18.61 and 12.80 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.47 : 18.61 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.47/18.61 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.47x = 18.61 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.47x = 238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.18/13.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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