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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 18.86 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 18.86 and 12.96 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 18.86 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/18.86 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 18.86 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.43/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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