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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.41 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.41 and 9.70 is: 13.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.41 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.41 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.41 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.48/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.38

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