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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.41 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.41 and 8.16 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.41 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.41 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.41 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.12/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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