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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 20.61 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 20.61 and 12.83 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 20.61 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/20.61 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 20.61 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.36/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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