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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 18.76 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 18.76 and 11.30 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 18.76 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/18.76 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 18.76 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.05/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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