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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.45 and 12.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.45 and 12.92 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.45 = 12.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.45 = 12.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.45 × 12.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.21/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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