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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 18.71 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 18.71 and 12.02 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 18.71 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/18.71 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 18.71 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.85/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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