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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 18.30 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 18.30 and 12.63 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 18.30 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/18.30 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 18.30 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.13/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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