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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.24 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.24 and 12.04 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.24 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.24 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.24 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.69/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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