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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.35 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.35 and 13 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.35 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.35 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.35 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.55/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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