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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.09, 18.09 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.09, 18.09 and 12.04 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.09 : 18.09 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.09/18.09 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.09x = 18.09 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.09x = 217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.80/13.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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