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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 18.87 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 18.87 and 13.07 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 18.87 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/18.87 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 18.87 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.63/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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