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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 18.87 and 9.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 18.87 and 9.06 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 18.87 = 9.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/18.87 = 9.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 18.87 × 9.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.96/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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