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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 18.50 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 18.50 and 8.22 is: 11.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 18.50 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/18.50 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 18.50 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.16/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.35

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