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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.04 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.04 and 13 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.04 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.04 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.04 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.52/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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