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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.32 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.32 and 12.64 is: 18.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.32 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.32 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.32 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.84/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.89

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