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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 18.10 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 18.10 and 13.08 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 18.10 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/18.10 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 18.10 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.75/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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