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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 18.31 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 18.31 and 12.93 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 18.31 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/18.31 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 18.31 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.72/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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