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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.50 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.50 and 12.85 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.50 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.50 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.50 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.73/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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