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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 19.45 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 19.45 and 13.18 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 19.45 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/19.45 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 19.45 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.35/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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