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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 18.99 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 18.99 and 12.51 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 18.99 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/18.99 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 18.99 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.56/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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