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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 18.03 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 18.03 and 12.77 is: 17.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 18.03 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/18.03 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 18.03 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.24/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.70

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