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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 18.30 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 18.30 and 13.38 is: 18.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 18.30 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/18.30 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 18.30 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.85/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.30

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