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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.09, 18.02 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.09, 18.02 and 12.55 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.09 : 18.02 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.09/18.02 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.09x = 18.02 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.09x = 226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.00/13.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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