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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 18.77 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 18.77 and 12.74 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 18.77 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/18.77 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 18.77 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.97/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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