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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 20.53 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 20.53 and 12.43 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 20.53 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/20.53 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 20.53 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.13/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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