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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.11, 18.09 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.11, 18.09 and 9.02 is: 12.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.11 : 18.09 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.11/18.09 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.11x = 18.09 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.11x = 163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.08/13.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.44

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