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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.11, 18.07 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.11, 18.07 and 10.68 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.11 : 18.07 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.11/18.07 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.11x = 18.07 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.11x = 192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.99/13.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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