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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 18.61 and 8.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 18.61 and 8.02 is: 11.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 18.61 = 8.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/18.61 = 8.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 18.61 × 8.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.26/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.07

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