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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 17.85 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 17.85 and 13.01 is: 17.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 17.85 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/17.85 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 17.85 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.14/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.83

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