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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 18.72 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 18.72 and 12.66 is: 17.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 18.72 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/18.72 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 18.72 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.00/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.46

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