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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 18.34 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 18.34 and 8.44 is: 11.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 18.34 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/18.34 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 18.34 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.77/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.64

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