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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.32, 18.38 and 9.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.32, 18.38 and 9.23 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 18.38 = 9.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/18.38 = 9.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 18.38 × 9.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 169.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.58/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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