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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 20.20 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 20.20 and 12.73 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 20.20 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/20.20 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 20.20 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.15/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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