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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 18.60 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 18.60 and 13.10 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 18.60 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/18.60 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 18.60 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.66/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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