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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 17.98 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 17.98 and 12.24 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 17.98 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/17.98 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 17.98 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.08/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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