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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 17.96 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 17.96 and 13 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 17.96 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/17.96 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 17.96 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.48/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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