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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.98 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.98 and 9.39 is: 12.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.98 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.98 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.98 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.81/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.97

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