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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 18.05 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 18.05 and 11.93 is: 16.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 18.05 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/18.05 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 18.05 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.34/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.48

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