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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.61 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.61 and 12.08 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.61 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.61 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.61 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.87/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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