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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 18.45 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 18.45 and 11.46 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 18.45 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/18.45 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 18.45 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.49/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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