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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 20.82 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 20.82 and 12.26 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 20.82 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/20.82 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 20.82 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.15/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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