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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.77, 19.01 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.77, 19.01 and 12.47 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.77 : 19.01 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.77/19.01 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.77x = 19.01 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.77x = 237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.05/13.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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