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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 17.99 and 8.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 17.99 and 8.68 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 17.99 = 8.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/17.99 = 8.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 17.99 × 8.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.16/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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