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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 20.25 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 20.25 and 12.07 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 20.25 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/20.25 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 20.25 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.42/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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