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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 18.02 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 18.02 and 12.93 is: 17.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 18.02 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/18.02 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 18.02 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.93/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.73

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