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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 18.17 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 18.17 and 11.23 is: 15.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 18.17 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/18.17 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 18.17 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.09/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.49

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