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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.53, 18.68 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.53, 18.68 and 9.22 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.53 : 18.68 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.53/18.68 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.53x = 18.68 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.53x = 172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.23/13.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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