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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 17.88 and 11.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 17.88 and 11.38 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 17.88 = 11.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/17.88 = 11.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 17.88 × 11.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.47/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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