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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 18.85 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 18.85 and 11.19 is: 15.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 18.85 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/18.85 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 18.85 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.93/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.45

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