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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 18.80 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 18.80 and 12.59 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 18.80 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/18.80 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 18.80 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.54/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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