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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 18.84 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 18.84 and 12.05 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 18.84 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/18.84 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 18.84 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.02/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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