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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 18.70 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 18.70 and 13.27 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 18.70 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/18.70 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 18.70 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.06/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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