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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 18.07 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 18.07 and 10.91 is: 15.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 18.07 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/18.07 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 18.07 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.16/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.03

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