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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.15 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.15 and 8.55 is: 11.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.15 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.15 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.15 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.18/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.80

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