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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 18.95 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 18.95 and 13.06 is: 18.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 18.95 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/18.95 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 18.95 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.49/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.10

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