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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.36 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.36 and 12.13 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.36 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.36 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.36 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.97/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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