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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.50, 18.63 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.50, 18.63 and 9.11 is: 12.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.50 : 18.63 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.50/18.63 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.50x = 18.63 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.50x = 169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.77/13.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.58

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