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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 18.09 and 11.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 18.09 and 11.33 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 18.09 = 11.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/18.09 = 11.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 18.09 × 11.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.87/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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