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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.03, 17.97 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.03, 17.97 and 8.18 is: 11.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.03 : 17.97 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.03/17.97 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.03x = 17.97 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.03x = 146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.99/13.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.28

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