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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 18.82 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 18.82 and 12.56 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 18.82 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/18.82 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 18.82 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.38/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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