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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 18.30 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 18.30 and 12.43 is: 17.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 18.30 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/18.30 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 18.30 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.37/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.11

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