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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 20.36 and 12.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 20.36 and 12.67 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 20.36 = 12.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/20.36 = 12.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 20.36 × 12.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.94/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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