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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 18.98 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 18.98 and 12.12 is: 16.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 18.98 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/18.98 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 18.98 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.04/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.74

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