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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 18.03 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 18.03 and 8.75 is: 12.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 18.03 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/18.03 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 18.03 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.72/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.07

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