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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 18.51 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 18.51 and 7.96 is: 10.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 18.51 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/18.51 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 18.51 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.30/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.98

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