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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 18.37 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 18.37 and 9.86 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 18.37 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/18.37 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 18.37 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.13/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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