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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 18.37 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 18.37 and 13.23 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 18.37 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/18.37 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 18.37 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.04/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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