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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 20.79 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 20.79 and 12.04 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 20.79 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/20.79 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 20.79 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.31/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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