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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 18 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 18 and 10.34 is: 14.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 18 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/18 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 18 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 186.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.03/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.24

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