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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.46 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.46 and 12.05 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.46 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.46 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.46 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.54/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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