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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 18.32 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 18.32 and 10.70 is: 14.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 18.32 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/18.32 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 18.32 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.88/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.77

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