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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 18.25 and 11.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 18.25 and 11.43 is: 15.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 18.25 = 11.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/18.25 = 11.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 18.25 × 11.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.60/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.74

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