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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 19.49 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 19.49 and 11.25 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 19.49 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/19.49 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 19.49 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.21/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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