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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.17, 18.16 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.17, 18.16 and 9.27 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.17 : 18.16 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.17/18.16 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.17x = 18.16 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.17x = 168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.34/13.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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