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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 18.76 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 18.76 and 12.26 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 18.76 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/18.76 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 18.76 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.01/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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