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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.13 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.13 and 9.52 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.13 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.13 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.13 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.51/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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