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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.87, 20.77 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.87, 20.77 and 12.52 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.87 : 20.77 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.87/20.77 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.87x = 20.77 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.87x = 260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.04/13.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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