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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 18.25 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 18.25 and 13.31 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 18.25 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/18.25 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 18.25 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.92/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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