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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 18.19 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 18.19 and 11.75 is: 16.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 18.19 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/18.19 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 18.19 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.73/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.19

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