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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 18.47 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 18.47 and 11.45 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 18.47 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/18.47 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 18.47 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.56/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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