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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 18.74 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 18.74 and 8.12 is: 11.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 18.74 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/18.74 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 18.74 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.15/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.20

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