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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 20.54 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 20.54 and 12.36 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 20.54 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/20.54 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 20.54 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.87/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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