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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 18.36 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 18.36 and 11.25 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 18.36 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/18.36 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 18.36 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.55/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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