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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.51, 18.66 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.51, 18.66 and 12.37 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.51 : 18.66 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.51/18.66 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.51x = 18.66 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.51x = 230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.82/13.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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