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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 18.26 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 18.26 and 10.92 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 18.26 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/18.26 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 18.26 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.25/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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