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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 18.25 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 18.25 and 12.15 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 18.25 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/18.25 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 18.25 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.71/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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