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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 18.77 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 18.77 and 13.32 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 18.77 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/18.77 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 18.77 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.03/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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