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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.60 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.60 and 11.14 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.60 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.60 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.60 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.34/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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