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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 18.09 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 18.09 and 11.30 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 18.09 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/18.09 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 18.09 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.33/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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