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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.17, 18.17 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.17, 18.17 and 8.74 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.17 : 18.17 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.17/18.17 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.17x = 18.17 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.17x = 158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.74/13.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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