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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 18.45 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 18.45 and 9.07 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 18.45 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/18.45 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 18.45 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.34/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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