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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 17.99 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 17.99 and 11.10 is: 15.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 17.99 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/17.99 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 17.99 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.63/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.32

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