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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.39 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.39 and 11.82 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.39 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.39 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.39 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.28/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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