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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 18.83 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 18.83 and 12.86 is: 17.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 18.83 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/18.83 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 18.83 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.16/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.72

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