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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 17.99 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 17.99 and 11.54 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 17.99 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/17.99 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 17.99 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.55/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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