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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 18.75 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 18.75 and 12.76 is: 17.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 18.75 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/18.75 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 18.75 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.25/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.69

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