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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 18.17 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 18.17 and 9.29 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 18.17 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/18.17 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 18.17 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.73/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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