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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.62 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.62 and 12.01 is: 18.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.62 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.62 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.62 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.59/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.10

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