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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 18.06 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 18.06 and 11.27 is: 15.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 18.06 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/18.06 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 18.06 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.54/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.57

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