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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.04 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.04 and 13.16 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.04 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.04 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.04 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.41/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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