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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 18.26 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 18.26 and 12.72 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 18.26 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/18.26 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 18.26 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.30/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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