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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 18.14 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 18.14 and 9.05 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 18.14 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/18.14 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 18.14 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.03/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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