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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 18.24 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 18.24 and 9.34 is: 12.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 18.24 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/18.24 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 18.24 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.22/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.88

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