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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.10 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.10 and 11.12 is: 15.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.10 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.10 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.10 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.15/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.29

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