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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 18.04 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 18.04 and 12.36 is: 17.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 18.04 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/18.04 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 18.04 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.97/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.07

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