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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.44, 18.44 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.44, 18.44 and 13.20 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.44 : 18.44 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.44/18.44 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.44x = 18.44 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.44x = 243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.41/13.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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