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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 18.68 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 18.68 and 12.48 is: 17.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 18.68 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/18.68 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 18.68 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.13/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.14

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