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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 18.95 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 18.95 and 12.08 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 18.95 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/18.95 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 18.95 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.03/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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