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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 18.58 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 18.58 and 13.46 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 18.58 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/18.58 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 18.58 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.09/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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