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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 18 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 18 and 11.54 is: 15.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 18 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/18 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 18 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.72/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.88

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