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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 18.82 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 18.82 and 12.50 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 18.82 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/18.82 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 18.82 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.25/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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