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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 18.06 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 18.06 and 9.66 is: 13.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 18.06 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/18.06 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 18.06 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.39/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.29

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