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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 18.03 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 18.03 and 11.77 is: 16.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 18.03 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/18.03 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 18.03 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.21/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.25

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