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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 18.08 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 18.08 and 9.46 is: 13.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 18.08 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/18.08 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 18.08 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.04/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.06

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