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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.63, 18.80 and 8.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.63, 18.80 and 8.17 is: 11.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.63 : 18.80 = 8.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.63/18.80 = 8.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.63x = 18.80 × 8.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.63x = 153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.60/13.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.27

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