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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 18.69 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 18.69 and 13.35 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 18.69 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/18.69 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 18.69 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.51/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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