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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.36, 18.44 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.36, 18.44 and 9.72 is: 13.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.36 : 18.44 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.36/18.44 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.36x = 18.44 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.36x = 179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.24/13.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.42

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