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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 18.01 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 18.01 and 8.46 is: 11.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 18.01 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/18.01 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 18.01 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.25/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.66

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