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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 20.60 and 12.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 20.60 and 12.84 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 20.60 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/20.60 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 20.60 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.50/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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