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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 20.38 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 20.38 and 12.65 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 20.38 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/20.38 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 20.38 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.67/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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