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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 19.58 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 19.58 and 11.34 is: 17.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 19.58 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/19.58 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 19.58 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.04/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.08

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