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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.40 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.40 and 12.24 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.40 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.40 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.40 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.70/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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