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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.51, 20.17 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.51, 20.17 and 12.16 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.51 : 20.17 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.51/20.17 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.51x = 20.17 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.51x = 245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.27/13.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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