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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 18.65 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 18.65 and 8.93 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 18.65 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/18.65 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 18.65 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.61/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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