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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.72, 20.56 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.72, 20.56 and 12.20 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.72 : 20.56 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.72/20.56 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.72x = 20.56 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.72x = 250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.83/13.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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