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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.52 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.52 and 11.26 is: 16.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.52 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.52 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.52 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.74/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.83

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