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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 20.24 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 20.24 and 12.43 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 20.24 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/20.24 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 20.24 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.56/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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