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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 18.45 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 18.45 and 13.10 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 18.45 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/18.45 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 18.45 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.72/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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