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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 18.30 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 18.30 and 12.64 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 18.30 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/18.30 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 18.30 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.31/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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