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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 18.31 and 9.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 18.31 and 9.62 is: 13.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 18.31 = 9.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/18.31 = 9.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 18.31 × 9.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.11/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.28

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