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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 18.37 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 18.37 and 7.56 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 18.37 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/18.37 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 18.37 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.93/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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