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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.32, 18.40 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.32, 18.40 and 10.90 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 18.40 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/18.40 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 18.40 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.56/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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