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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 18.61 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 18.61 and 12.57 is: 17.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 18.61 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/18.61 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 18.61 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.90/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.35

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