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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 18.43 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 18.43 and 9.49 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 18.43 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/18.43 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 18.43 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.90/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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