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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 17.99 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 17.99 and 13.10 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 17.99 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/17.99 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 17.99 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.51/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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