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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.11, 18.10 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.11, 18.10 and 12.51 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.11 : 18.10 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.11/18.10 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.11x = 18.10 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.11x = 226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.43/13.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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