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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 18.28 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 18.28 and 8.94 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 18.28 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/18.28 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 18.28 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.42/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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