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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.42 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.42 and 12.54 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.42 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.42 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.42 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.07/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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