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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 18.90 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 18.90 and 12.82 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 18.90 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/18.90 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 18.90 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.30/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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