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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 18.04 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 18.04 and 11.63 is: 16.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 18.04 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/18.04 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 18.04 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.81/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.05

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