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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 18.49 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 18.49 and 13.33 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 18.49 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/18.49 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 18.49 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.47/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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