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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 18.38 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 18.38 and 13.02 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 18.38 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/18.38 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 18.38 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.24/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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