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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 20.43 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 20.43 and 12.38 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 20.43 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/20.43 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 20.43 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.82/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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