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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.26 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.26 and 11.06 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.26 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.26 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.26 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.83/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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