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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 17.94 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 17.94 and 11.07 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 17.94 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/17.94 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 17.94 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.60/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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