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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 18.34 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 18.34 and 12.46 is: 17.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 18.34 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/18.34 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 18.34 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.52/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.08

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