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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.45, 18.68 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.45, 18.68 and 13.07 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.45 : 18.68 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.45/18.68 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.45x = 18.68 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.45x = 244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.15/13.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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