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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.06 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.06 and 11.34 is: 15.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.06 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.06 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.06 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.80/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.56

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