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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 18.39 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 18.39 and 12.13 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 18.39 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/18.39 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 18.39 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.07/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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