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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.26 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.26 and 12.44 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.26 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.26 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.26 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.03/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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