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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 20.47 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 20.47 and 12.26 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 20.47 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/20.47 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 20.47 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.83/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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