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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 18.88 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 18.88 and 13.11 is: 18.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 18.88 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/18.88 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 18.88 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.45/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.18

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