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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 20.18 and 12.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 20.18 and 12.41 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 20.18 = 12.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/20.18 = 12.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 20.18 × 12.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.27/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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