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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 18.09 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 18.09 and 12.91 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 18.09 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/18.09 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 18.09 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.54/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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