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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 18.73 and 8.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 18.73 and 8.99 is: 12.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 18.73 = 8.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/18.73 = 8.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 18.73 × 8.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.32/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.38

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