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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 18.80 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 18.80 and 12.40 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 18.80 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/18.80 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 18.80 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.12/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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