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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.21, 18.18 and 11.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.21, 18.18 and 11.67 is: 16.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.21 : 18.18 = 11.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.21/18.18 = 11.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.21x = 18.18 × 11.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.21x = 212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.09/13.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.06

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