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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 18.37 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 18.37 and 10.59 is: 14.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 18.37 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/18.37 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 18.37 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 194.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.54/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.62

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