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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.77, 18.98 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.77, 18.98 and 12.23 is: 16.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.77 : 18.98 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.77/18.98 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.77x = 18.98 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.77x = 231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.97/13.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.85

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