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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 18.72 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 18.72 and 8.71 is: 12.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 18.72 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/18.72 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 18.72 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.01/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.02

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