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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 20.80 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 20.80 and 12.57 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 20.80 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/20.80 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 20.80 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.42/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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