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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.09, 18.14 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.09, 18.14 and 12.40 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.09 : 18.14 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.09/18.14 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.09x = 18.14 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.09x = 225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.01/13.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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