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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 18.41 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 18.41 and 11.61 is: 16.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 18.41 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/18.41 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 18.41 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.64/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.02

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