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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.41, 18.52 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.41, 18.52 and 12.11 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.41 : 18.52 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.41/18.52 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.41x = 18.52 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.41x = 224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.28/13.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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