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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 18 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 18 and 11 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 18 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/18 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 18 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 198
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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