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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 21.01 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 21.01 and 12.56 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 21.01 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/21.01 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 21.01 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.77/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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