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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.27 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.27 and 12.07 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.27 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.27 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.27 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.52/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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