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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 18.18 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 18.18 and 12.63 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 18.18 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/18.18 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 18.18 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.61/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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