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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.33 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.33 and 12.83 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.33 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.33 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.33 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.08/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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