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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 20.14 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 20.14 and 12.21 is: 18.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 20.14 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/20.14 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 20.14 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.75/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.22

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