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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 18.26 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 18.26 and 9.35 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 18.26 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/18.26 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 18.26 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.73/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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