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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 18.19 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 18.19 and 9.30 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 18.19 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/18.19 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 18.19 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.14/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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