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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 17.98 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 17.98 and 9.40 is: 12.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 17.98 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/17.98 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 17.98 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.01/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.98

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