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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 18.10 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 18.10 and 12.48 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 18.10 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/18.10 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 18.10 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.89/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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