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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 18.24 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 18.24 and 12.60 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 18.24 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/18.24 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 18.24 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.82/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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