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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 18.16 and 11.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 18.16 and 11.16 is: 15.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 18.16 = 11.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/18.16 = 11.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 18.16 × 11.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.67/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.40

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