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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 18.63 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 18.63 and 13.32 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 18.63 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/18.63 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 18.63 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.15/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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