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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 18.99 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 18.99 and 13.11 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 18.99 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/18.99 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 18.99 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.96/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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