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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.25 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.25 and 12.09 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.25 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.25 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.25 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.64/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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