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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 18.14 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 18.14 and 13.07 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 18.14 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/18.14 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 18.14 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.09/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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