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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.28 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.28 and 12.73 is: 17.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.28 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.28 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.28 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.70/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.58

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