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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 18.35 and 10.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 18.35 and 10.03 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 18.35 = 10.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/18.35 = 10.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 18.35 × 10.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.00/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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