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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 18.35 and 7.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 18.35 and 7.85 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 18.35 = 7.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/18.35 = 7.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 18.35 × 7.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.98/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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