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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.03, 18.07 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.03, 18.07 and 12.34 is: 17.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.03 : 18.07 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.03/18.07 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.03x = 18.07 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.03x = 222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.92/13.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.11

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