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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 18.75 and 13.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 18.75 and 13.45 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 18.75 = 13.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/18.75 = 13.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 18.75 × 13.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.14/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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