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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 18.21 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 18.21 and 13.04 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 18.21 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/18.21 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 18.21 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.50/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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