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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 18.71 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 18.71 and 12.30 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 18.71 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/18.71 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 18.71 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.12/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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