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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.03, 17.84 and 12.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.03, 17.84 and 12.97 is: 17.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.03 : 17.84 = 12.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.03/17.84 = 12.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.03x = 17.84 × 12.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.03x = 231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.38/13.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.76

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