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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 18.06 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 18.06 and 11.36 is: 15.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 18.06 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/18.06 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 18.06 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.16/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.69

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