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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 18.03 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 18.03 and 12.42 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 18.03 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/18.03 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 18.03 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.93/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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