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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 18.08 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 18.08 and 12.21 is: 16.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 18.08 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/18.08 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 18.08 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.76/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.81

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