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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 18 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 18 and 8.73 is: 12.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 18 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/18 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 18 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.14/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.07

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