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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 18.09 and 10.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 18.09 and 10.83 is: 14.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 18.09 = 10.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/18.09 = 10.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 18.09 × 10.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.91/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.92

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