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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.41 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.41 and 11.66 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.41 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.41 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.41 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.26/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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