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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 20.32 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 20.32 and 12.51 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 20.32 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/20.32 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 20.32 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.20/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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