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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 17.93 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 17.93 and 11.51 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 17.93 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/17.93 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 17.93 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.37/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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