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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.69, 20.42 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.69, 20.42 and 12.66 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.69 : 20.42 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.69/20.42 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.69x = 20.42 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.69x = 258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.52/13.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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