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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.46, 18.41 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.46, 18.41 and 13.41 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.46 : 18.41 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.46/18.41 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.46x = 18.41 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.46x = 246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.88/13.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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