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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.43, 18.48 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.43, 18.48 and 11.34 is: 15.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.43 : 18.48 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.43/18.48 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.43x = 18.48 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.43x = 209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.56/13.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.61

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