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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 18.66 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 18.66 and 13.36 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 18.66 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/18.66 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 18.66 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.30/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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