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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 18.73 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 18.73 and 13.14 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 18.73 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/18.73 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 18.73 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 246.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.13/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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