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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 20.52 and 12.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 20.52 and 12.87 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 20.52 = 12.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/20.52 = 12.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 20.52 × 12.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 264.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.09/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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