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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 20.70 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 20.70 and 12.24 is: 18.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 20.70 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/20.70 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 20.70 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.37/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.31

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