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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 18.10 and 11.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 18.10 and 11.98 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 18.10 = 11.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/18.10 = 11.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 18.10 × 11.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.84/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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