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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 18.65 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 18.65 and 9.18 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 18.65 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/18.65 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 18.65 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.16/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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