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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 19.74 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 19.74 and 11.15 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 19.74 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/19.74 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 19.74 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.10/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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