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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 20.66 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 20.66 and 12.64 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 20.66 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/20.66 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 20.66 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.14/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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