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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 18.32 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 18.32 and 11.48 is: 15.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 18.32 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/18.32 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 18.32 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.31/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.84

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