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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 18.33 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 18.33 and 11.64 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 18.33 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/18.33 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 18.33 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.36/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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