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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 18.63 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 18.63 and 11.47 is: 15.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 18.63 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/18.63 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 18.63 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.59/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.83

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