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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 18.40 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 18.40 and 13.24 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 18.40 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/18.40 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 18.40 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.62/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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