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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 18.72 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 18.72 and 13.31 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 18.72 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/18.72 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 18.72 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.14/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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