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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.15 and 10.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.15 and 10.83 is: 14.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.15 = 10.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.15 = 10.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.15 × 10.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.42/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.93

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