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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 18.02 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 18.02 and 8.45 is: 11.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 18.02 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/18.02 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 18.02 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.24/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.67

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