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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 18.72 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 18.72 and 12.43 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 18.72 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/18.72 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 18.72 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.69/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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