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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 18.25 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 18.25 and 12.42 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 18.25 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/18.25 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 18.25 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.67/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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