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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 18.20 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 18.20 and 11.04 is: 15.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 18.20 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/18.20 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 18.20 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.89/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.18

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