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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 20.02 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 20.02 and 10.18 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 20.02 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/20.02 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 20.02 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.73/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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