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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.43, 18.47 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.43, 18.47 and 11.61 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.43 : 18.47 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.43/18.47 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.43x = 18.47 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.43x = 214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.38/13.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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