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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 18.62 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 18.62 and 11.12 is: 15.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 18.62 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/18.62 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 18.62 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.98/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.28

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