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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 18.62 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 18.62 and 7.97 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 18.62 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/18.62 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 18.62 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.34/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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