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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 18.62 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 18.62 and 9.13 is: 12.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 18.62 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/18.62 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 18.62 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.95/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.60

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