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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 18.82 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 18.82 and 12.63 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 18.82 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/18.82 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 18.82 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.67/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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