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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.07 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.07 and 12.14 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.07 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.07 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.07 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.37/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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