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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.46 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.46 and 12.24 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.46 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.46 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.46 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.43/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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