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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 18.18 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 18.18 and 12 is: 16.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 18.18 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/18.18 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 18.18 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.16/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.53

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