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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 18.30 and 8.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 18.30 and 8.08 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 18.30 = 8.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/18.30 = 8.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 18.30 × 8.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.88/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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