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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 18.03 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 18.03 and 11.97 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 18.03 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/18.03 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 18.03 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.82/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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