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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.47, 18.56 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.47, 18.56 and 9.03 is: 12.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.47 : 18.56 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.47/18.56 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.47x = 18.56 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.47x = 167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.60/13.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.44

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