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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 18.09 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 18.09 and 13.40 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 18.09 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/18.09 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 18.09 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.41/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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