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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.31, 27.44 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.31, 27.44 and 13.21 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.31 : 27.44 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.31/27.44 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.31x = 27.44 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.31x = 362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.52/18.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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