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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.36, 18.20 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.36, 18.20 and 13.32 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.36 : 18.20 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.36/18.20 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.36x = 18.20 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.36x = 242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.42/13.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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