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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 18.62 and 13.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 18.62 and 13.00 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 18.62 = 13.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/18.62 = 13.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 18.62 × 13.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.95/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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