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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 18.45 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 18.45 and 11.85 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 18.45 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/18.45 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 18.45 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.63/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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