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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.45, 18.56 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.45, 18.56 and 8.59 is: 11.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.45 : 18.56 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.45/18.56 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.45x = 18.56 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.45x = 159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.43/13.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.85

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