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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 18.65 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 18.65 and 10.92 is: 15.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 18.65 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/18.65 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 18.65 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.66/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.10

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